Risks in public contracts: Surer funding, a framework for improved public services

Based on research by NPC, published by acevo.

Useful documents on government funding of the voluntary sector

HM Treasury's Guidance to Funders - a document that outlines principles for funding the voluntary sector and clarifies the relationship in the context of broader government funding principles.

Compact Funding Code of Good Practice - The compact is the agreement between government and the voluntary and community sector in England to improve their relationship for mutual advantage and community gain. The Compact has five Codes fo Good Practice on Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and Community Groups, Consultation, Volunteering and Funding.

Home Office's think smart think voluntary sector! - good practice guidance on the procurement of services from the voluntary sector, produced in partnership with the Office of Government Commerce.

Full Cost Recovery - Can your organisation survive without it? - information on NPC and acevo's work on the importance of charities recovering their full costs.

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